Medieval City of Rhodes

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UNESCO World Heritage Site
Marientor Rhodos.jpg
Location Flag of Greece.svg  Greece
Criteria Cultural: ii, iv, v
Reference 493
Inscription1988 (12th Session)
Area65.85 ha
Coordinates 36°26′N28°13′E / 36.433°N 28.217°E / 36.433; 28.217

The Medieval City of Rhodes was constructed around 1309 to 1523 and is part of the modern capital city of Rhodes on the Island of Rhodes in Greece. The site was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1988. [1]

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The Medieval city consists of the high town to the north and the lower town south-southwest. The high town was entirely built by the Hospitaller Rhodes. [2] The Medieval city is located within a 4 kms long wall. [3]

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References

  1. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/493/
  2. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/493/
  3. https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/493/

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